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Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson

409 Neely Street, Atkinson, NE 68713 · Holt County · (402) 925-2875

61 certified beds, about 28 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 285177 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 10, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4, the national average 9.2).

Of 43 health citations since January 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,653 in the last three years; the largest was $22,653, and the latest is dated January 10, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.44 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Nebraska and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.

68.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Nebraska average 48.7%).

CMS links it to Good Samaritan Society, an affiliated group of 92 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 43 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
26D
8E
6F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
February 10, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
  1. F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04(D)Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to ensure call lights were answered in a timely manner. This had the potential to affect all facility residents who utilized a call device. This had the potential to effect all residents in the building. The facility census was 28.
  2. F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    F727 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04(D)Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure 8 hours of consecutive Registered Nurse (RN) coverage in a 24-hour period 7 days per week as required. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 28.
  3. F
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    F865 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(I)Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to implement their Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan to maintain a system to prevent repeat deficient practices including accidents, weight loss, sufficient staffing, unnecessary medications and Emergency Preparedness. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 28.
  4. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18 Based on observation, record review, and interview; the facility failed to prevent the potential for cross contamination as the staff failed to utilize the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE-items such as gowns, gloves, masks, goggles, face shields, and foot coverings) when performing personal/catheter cares for Resident 7 who was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-use of PPE to reduce the transmission of multi drug-resistant organisms (MDRO- organisms resistant to at least one or more classes of antimicrobial agents) between residents) and to ensure ongoing surveillance of infections. The total sample size was 20 and the facility census was 28.
  5. E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(D)(E)Based on record review and interviews; the facility failed to obtain informed consent for the use of psychotropic medications and/or information for alternate treatment options for Residents 3, 6, 24, and 30. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 28.
  6. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(S) Based on observations, record review, and interviews; the failed to ensure Resident 7 was treated with respect and dignity during the provision of personal cares. The sample size was 1 and the facility census was 28.
  7. D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(G) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure Resident's 6's medication regimen was free from unnecessary medications due to failure to monitor for potential side effects of a psychotropic medication. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 28.
  8. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure reference: 175 NAC 12-006.02(H)Based on record review and interview: the facility failed to report an allegation of potential staff to resident abuse and to send the results of an investigation to the State Agency within the required timeframes for Resident 7. The sample size was 2 and the facility census was 28.
  9. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(A)Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of facility discharges for Residents 1 and 34. The sample size was 2 and the facility census was 28.
  10. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(F)(iii) Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to address Resident 28's nutritional status and risk for weight loss on the resident's comprehensive plan of care and failed to involve Resident 12's legal guardian in the development of the resident's care plan. The total sample size was 20 and the facility census was 28.
  11. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09(l)(i)(3) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to revise current fall interventions and/or develop new interventions to prevent ongoing falls for Resident 6. The sample size was 6 and the facility census was 28.
  12. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09(J)(i)(1)Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to implement nutritional interventions to address a weight loss for 1 (Resident 28) of 2 sampled residents. The facility census was 28.
  13. C
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    F732 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure the daily staff posting had the required information. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 28.
November 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 29, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04(F)(i)(5) Based on record reviews and interviews; the facility failed to notify Resident 1's practitioner of the residents increased lethargy, decreased appetite, lowered blood glucose levels and staff failure to administer insulin; and Resident 3 and 4's practitioner and/or responsible parties of ongoing falls. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 33. A. Review of the facility policy Notification of Change with a revision date of 12/23/2024 revealed the purpose of the policy was to identify when regulation required notifications to occur. [...]
April 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.02(H) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin and to submit an investigation to the State Agency within 5 working days for 1 (Resident 3) of 5 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 31.
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.02(H) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of potential abuse for Residents 1 and 2 and to report an allegation of potential abuse for Resident 2 within the required timeframe. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 31.
January 15, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
  1. F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteC. Review of Resident 16's MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively impaired, had Diabetes, had a dementia diagnosis, and received substantial assistance with bathing. Review of Resident 16's Care Plan with a revision date of 12/27/24 revealed the resident had impaired cognitive function and confusion, self-care deficits and requested one bath weekly and needed staff assistance to bathe. Review of Resident 16's Bathing Records from December 1st, 2024, through January 15th, 2025, revealed the following: -Bathing occurred on the following days in December 2024: December 4th, 11th, and 18th. -Bathing occurred on the following days in January 2025: No documented baths as of January 2025. -There was no evidence of bathing from December 18th, 2024, and January 15th, 2025 (28 days). [...]
  2. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(H) Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to meet the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs for Resident 20 and the bathing needs for Resident's 3, 11, 16 and 24. The sample size was 20 with a census of 31.
  3. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D7 Based on record review and interviews; the facility failed to develop new interventions and/or revise current interventions to prevent ongoing falls for Residents 182 and 26. The sample size was 4 and the facility census was 31.
  4. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(J)(i)(1) Based on record review and interviews; the facility failed to revise nutritional interventions and/or develop new interventions to address ongoing weight loss for 1 (Resident 14) of 2 sampled residents. The facility census was 31.
  5. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(A) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure a documented rationale for the use of an anti-depressant for Resident 4. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 31.
  6. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17 Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to implement hand hygiene at appropriate intervals and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a manner to prevent the potential spread of infection for Resident 15. The sample size was 16 and the facility census was 31.
  7. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18(A) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to offer Resident 16 the recommended Pneumococcal vaccines in accordance with facility policy and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 31.
September 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 7 citations
  1. F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04 Based on observation, record review, and interview; the facility failed to have staff adequate to meet the bathing needs of residents, respond in a timely fashion to call lights and to meet the housekeeping needs of residents. The sample size was 6 and the facility census was 33.
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.19 Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to maintain the cleanliness of the resident's rooms and bathrooms and to maintain a safe and odor free environment. This affected 12 (rooms 98, 99, 103, 104, 105, 106, 205, 300, 301, 305, 306 and 309) out of 33 resident rooms. The facility census was 33.
  3. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(H) (i)(1) Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide bathing assistance for 4 (Residents 1, 2, 4, and 5) of 6 sampled residents who were dependent with bathing. The facility census was 33.
  4. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(4) Based on observation, record review, and interview; the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident 3) of 6 sampled residents call light was accessible. The facility census was 33. A. Review of the facility policy Call Light with a revision date of 7/29/24 revealed the facility ensured residents always had a method for calling for assistance and prompt answering of call lights. Review of Resident 3's Minimum Data Set (MDS-federally mandated comprehensive assessment used to develop resident care plans) dated 9/16/24 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], was dependent for dressing, all hygiene, bathing, and transfers. The resident's urinary continence was not rated due to the presence of a catheter. [...]
  5. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04(F)(i) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure the resident's family or responsible party were notified of orders, appointments, and/or procedures for 1 (Resident 1) of 5 sampled residents. The facility census was 33.
  6. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(H)(iv)(1) Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure potential infection/complication with Resident 3's urinary catheter (tube used to drain urine from the bladder and collected in a sterile closed system drainage bag). The sample size was 3 and the facility census was 33.
  7. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 8, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18 Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to implement an ongoing system for tracking antibiotic use to identify trends in infections for 1 (Resident 1) of 4 sampled residents. The facility census was 33.
January 10, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
  1. G
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04C3a(6) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to notify Resident 22's physician, Resident 29's responsible party and physician, and Resident 2's responsible party of a change in condition. The sample size was 3 residents. The facility census was 33.
  2. G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D8b Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to identify and implement measures to prevent a significant weight loss and notify the provider for 1 (Resident 29) of 3 residents sampled. The facility census was 33.
  3. E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteD. Review of a facility investigation report dated 12/4/23 related to a fall incident for Resident 5 revealed the following: -12/3/23 at 5:45 AM, staff were assisting the resident to the bathroom. The resident stood from the toilet to transfer into the wheelchair, the resident's knee buckled, and staff then lowered the resident to the floor. -12/3/23 at 7:30 AM the resident complained of left knee pain and had increased swelling to the knee. -12/3/23 at 1:30 PM the resident continued to complaint of left lower leg pain and was unable to bear weight on the leg. -12/4/23 at 10:00 AM the resident's knee was swollen, and the resident was unable to bend the left knee. The physician was notified, and the resident was sent for an x-ray. The resident was admitted to the hospital with a fracture of the femur, fibula and the fifth toe of the left leg/foot. [...]
  4. E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09B Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to code the Minimum Data Set (MDS-federally mandated assessed used to develop resident care plans) to reflect the resident's status at the time of the assessment regarding nutritional approaches for Residents 10, 2, 84, and 16 and medication use for Resident 17. The sample size was 17 and the facility census was 33.
  5. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D Based on observations, record review and interviews; the facility failed to: 1) obtain orders for management of a blood glucose monitoring device and to ensure assessments and ongoing monitoring were completed for wound care and blood glucose levels for Resident 184; 2) reposition Resident 16 in accordance with the plan of care to prevent the potential for skin breakdown; and 3) follow physician orders regarding fluid restriction and weight monitoring for Resident 5. The sample size was 3 and the facility census was 33.
  6. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(21) Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident 16's dignity was maintained by not putting pants on the resident when staff assisted [gender] to dress for the day. The sample size was 1 and the facility census was 33.
  7. D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-00605(8) Based on observations, record review and interview; the facility staff failed to evaluate the use of a seatbelt as a restraint for 1 (Resident 84) of 1 sampled resident. The facility staff identified a census of 33.
  8. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09A Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure a new PASRR (Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review- a tool used to ensure residents receive the care they require for mental illness) had been completed after a diagnosis of mental illness was identified for 2 (Residents 2 and 29) out of 2 reviewed for PASRR. The facility census was 33.
  9. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D2b Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to provide assessment and monitoring of a pressure ulcer to ensure healing for Resident 84. The sample size was 1 and the census was 33.
  10. D
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04 Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure sufficient direct care nursing staff were available to answer call lights in a timely manner for Resident 26. The sample size was 17 and the facility census was 33.
  11. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary medications related to long term use of an antibiotic medication for Resident 10. The antibiotic did not specify a duration and had no supporting documentation for clinical use based on laboratory results. The sample size was 1 and the facility census was 33.
  12. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident 16) of 5 sampled residents were free from unnecessary psychotropic (a type of psychoactive medication which alters chemicals in the brain to affect changes in behavior, mood and emotion) medications related to 1) as needed anti-psychotic and anti-anxiety medications without a specified duration, 2) no evidence of ongoing evaluations completed by the physician, and 3) a diagnosis not indicated for an anti-psychotic medication. The facility census was 33.
  13. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17B Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to implement transmission-based precautions to prevent the potential for cross contamination as staff failed to initiate contact precautions for Resident 84 when the resident returned from the hospital with a diagnosis of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA-a type of staph infection which is difficult to treat due to resistance to many antibiotics). The total sample size was 17 and the facility census was 33.

Fire safety inspections

25 fire safety citations on file: 2 on February 10, 2026, 16 on January 15, 2025, 7 on January 10, 2024.

Every fire safety citation25 citations
  1. D
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · February 10, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · February 10, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    E 7 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    E 13 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    E 24 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    E 26 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Develop a communication plan.
    E 29 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    E 35 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    E 36 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    E 41 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. D
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. D
    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    K 922 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. D
    Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
    K 925 · January 15, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. D
    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    K 922 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. D
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · January 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
January 10, 2024Fine $22,653

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeNebraskaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.443.983.86
Registered nurses0.740.670.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.213.483.42
Nurse aides1.87
Licensed practical nurses0.83
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)68.3%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover60.0%44.1%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 3.39 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.53 on weekdays and 3.21 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.54 in April to June 2025 to 3.44 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.440.743.533.21 0.1%2 of 9028
Oct to Dec 20253.400.693.493.19 0.1%3 of 9232
Jul to Sep 20253.330.613.482.94 0.8%4 of 9234
Apr to Jun 20253.540.803.713.12 0.0%1 of 9133
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Nebraska, Jan to Mar 20264.010.664.213.537.1%1.6% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Nebraska

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Nebraska, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$19.23$18.29 to $22.3116,450
LPNs and LVNs$30.13$28.41 to $34.554,580
Registered nurses$40.74$38.09 to $47.9024,720
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeNebraskaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
37.019.013.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.41.40.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.82.81.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.24.53.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.02.01.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.218.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.84.04.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.320.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.020.723.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.311.412.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.51.81.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.21.91.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (35.1% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

35.1% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Nebraska: 17 better, 24 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 31 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.6% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Nebraska: 2 better, 0 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 45 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

7.7% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Nebraska: 2 better, 0 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 29 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

58.1% this home

Median of homes: Nebraska50.0% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 31 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Nebraska0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 33 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Nebraska2.2% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 33 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Nebraska100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 8 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY. CMS links this home to Good Samaritan Society, a group of 92 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Sanford5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%01/01/2019
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization100%01/01/2019
Brown, GeorgeCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Dykhouse, DanaCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Engbrecht, WesleyCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Gassen, WilliamCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Gulsvig, NeilCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Herseth Sandlin, StephanieCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Lundeen, MarkCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
McCausland, MaureenCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Molbert, LaurisCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
North, AndrewCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Schieffer, KevinCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Shulkin, DavidCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Teiken, BrentCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieCorporate directorIndividual05/30/2024
Wenzel, ThomasCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Fluit, JoelCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2022
Gassen, WilliamCorporate officerIndividual05/30/2024
Olson, NicholasCorporate officerIndividual04/08/2024
Schema, NathanCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2022
Dtn Staffing IncOperational/managerial controlOrganization08/02/2024
Focusone SolutionsOperational/managerial controlOrganization03/04/2024
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization04/13/2018
SanfordOperational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/2019
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyOperational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/2019
Middleton, AimeeOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/27/2022
Morrison, TonyOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2019
Olson, NicholasOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/08/2024
Ptacek, MarkOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/01/2018
Sandgren, DeeandraOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/16/2023
Sigler, KristyOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/06/2023
Fluit, JoelIndividual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNFIndividual11/03/2025
Dtn Staffing IncAdp of the SNFOrganization10/16/2025
Focusone SolutionsAdp of the SNFOrganization10/07/2025
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization10/16/2025
Pharmerica CorporationAdp of the SNFOrganization02/01/2025
SanfordAdp of the SNFOrganization07/15/2025
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2019
Brown, GeorgeAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Dykhouse, DanaAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Engbrecht, WesleyAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Fluit, JoelAdp of the SNFIndividual10/01/2022
Gassen, WilliamAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Gulsvig, NeilAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Herseth Sandlin, StephanieAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Lundeen, MarkAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
McCausland, MaureenAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Middleton, AimeeAdp of the SNFIndividual01/27/2022
Molbert, LaurisAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Morrison, TonyAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2019
North, AndrewAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Olson, NicholasAdp of the SNFIndividual04/08/2024
Ptacek, MarkAdp of the SNFIndividual11/01/2018
Sandgren, DeeandraAdp of the SNFIndividual07/16/2023
Schema, NathanAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2022
Schieffer, KevinAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Shulkin, DavidAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Sigler, KristyAdp of the SNFIndividual11/06/2023
Teiken, BrentAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieAdp of the SNFIndividual05/30/2024
Wenzel, ThomasAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on February 10, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on February 10, 2026: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
  3. How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 10, 2026: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift."
  4. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 10, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the Nebraska average of 3.48.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson get at its last inspection?
13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 10, 2026. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,653 in the last three years.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson?
CMS lists 62 owners and managers, and links the home to Good Samaritan Society. Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY.

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